About time !

[sweetpea161_98]

I am at my heaviest ever at almost 11 and a half stone, until 5/6 years ago I fluctuated between 8 and 9 stone, not really having to think twice about what I ate. But now I've hit 40 (almost 41) it just piles on. So now I'm determined to do something about it. signed up this morning, while eating a banana I'm hoping to get to at least 10 stone.

[moreless Administrator 7 stone]

Hi and welcome, sweetpea

Take a look at the Pinned posts section to the right of your screen (bottom if you're using a mobile), or in the drop down on the 'Posts' page (it says 'arrange by'). Read the Welcome Newbie thread, then move through to the challenges, where we hope you'll find at least one that will appeal to you.

Move down to the Topics, to find a variety of threads, collated into specific topics for ease of access and we ask that you also 'file' your own threads, so that others won't miss your important news.

Take a look at the NHS 12 week plan, as a lot of people have been successful with it, making sure to enter your details into the NHS BMI calculator, to get a calorie allowance tailored to your personal requirements. Don't forget to take your starting measurements and a 'before' picture, as they can be very motivating on days that the scales refuse to co-operate.

To the right of the HOME page (bottom on a mobile), you'll find Events. In there, you'll find links to our daily Weigh-in's (you will choose just one day per week), our Daily Diary, where we post our menu and exercise plans, for accountability, advice and support and our “What's happening today” thread, where we pop in for a chat.

Be aware, that the HU app doesn't give you access to all of our important features, so we advise that you use the full website page.

We've found that to get the best out of this community, we need to be active on the forum, as it's where we exchange information, get motivation and inspiration and make friends. We hope that you'll join us here, regularly, too.

It's only left for me to wish you well on your journey

[elliebath Maintainer]

Recognising what has to be done is the first step. There are lots of us on here who gained weight in our forties or fifties then suddenly got the wake up call. I was 12st three years ago but managed to lose 2.5 stone safely and slowly with help from this site, and keep it off. And I'm probably your mum's age, so if I can do it , so can you. 😊

[sweetpea161_98 in reply to elliebath]

She would have been 75 now, she was always between 8-9 stone, which is why I never thought id be any different. I'm willing to give it my best, and be a bit more educated in healthy eating and exercise.

[elliebath Maintainer in reply to sweetpea161_98]

Good. Lots of support on here to help you along.